title: Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: dietary and nutritional treatments.
abstract: Dozens of complementary and alternative treatments have been advocated for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Some verge into standard treatment of specific cases. Most do not have conclusive evidence of effectiveness or safety for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, but some have enough evidence and are safe, easy, cheap, and sensible enough that individual patient trials can be justified. There is a need to flesh out the evidence base, which could be done cost effectively for supplements or off-label agents that are amenable to placebo control.
authors.affiliation: Nisonger Center, Ohio State University, McCampbell 395E, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, OH 43210, USA. L.Arnold@osumc.edu
authors.forename: L Eugene
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Arnold
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Hurt
authors.forename: Nicholas
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Lofthouse
mesh_terms: D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D006728:Hormones; D018977:Micronutrients